The July Birthstone is the Ruby, which symbolizes contentment. The ruby was regarded by ancient Hindus as the King Of Gems. It was believed to protect its wearer from evil. Today the ruby having deep red color signifies love and passion. Ruby is called the traditional birthstone of July. It is considered the secondary birthstone for July.
July Zodiac Signs
Month of July Zodiac Signs are Cancer(until July 22) and Leo(July 23 onwards).
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Tradition tends to be very important int the lives of Cancers. Visit a cancer at home and you will find a fish in the water. Having a caring nature that extends towards other people, coupled with amazing patience usually is related to a Cancers work life choices. Cancers are compatible with: Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces.
Leo (July 23 - August 21) Like the ruler of the jungle Leos are natural born leaders. Main qualities that make a great leader are being brave and headstrong. However Leos also can be loving and generous. To combine these qualities and finding balance is of great importance to Leos. Leos are compatible with: other Leo as well as Libra, Sagittarius, Cancer, and Gemini.
July Birth Flowers
Month of July flower is Larkspur. With its simple form, feelings of open heart and ardent attachment are attributed to it. The other July birth flower is the water lily, which signifies purity and majesty.
Levity and Lightness. Its natural beauty comes in gentle hues with refreshing fragrance. There are different meanings for each colour. Pink denotes contrariness, White expresses a happy nature, and a first love is usually symbolized by Purple. July Birth Flower Larkspur represents strong bonds of love.
Historical Events for July, 1969
14th » Football War: After Honduras loses a soccer match against El Salvador, riots break out in Honduras against Salvadoran migrant workers.
14th » Large denominations of United States currency or The United States $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 bills are officially withdrawn from circulation.
16th » Apollo program: 'Apollo 11', the first Human spaceflight e.g mission to land astronauts on the Moon, is launched from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral named Cape Kennedy, Florida.
18th » After a party on Chappaquiddick Island, United States Senate called Senator Ted Kennedy from Massachusetts drives an Oldsmobile off a bridge and his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne, dies.
20th » A cease fire is announced between Honduras and El Salvador, six days after the beginning of the "Football War".
24th » Apollo program: 'Apollo 11' splashes down safely in the Pacific Ocean.
25th » Vietnam War: President of the United States or U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating that the United States now expects its Asian allies to take care of their own military defense. This is the start of the "Vietnamization" of t
30th » Vietnam War: US President Richard Nixon makes an unscheduled visit to South Vietnam and meets with President Nguyen Van Thieu and U.S. military commanders.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1969
1st » Séamus Egan, Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist (Solas (group) known as Solas)
7th » Cree Summer, American-Canadian singer-songwriter and actress (Subject to Change (band) or Subject to Change)
7th » Robin Weigert, American actress
8th » Sugizo, Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor (Luna Sea, X Japan, Juno Reactor, and Skin (Japanese band) or S.K.I.N.)
8th » George Fisher (musician) e.g George Fisher, American singer-songwriter (Cannibal Corpse, Monstrosity (band) known as Monstrosity, and Paths of Possession)
9th » Nicklas Barker, Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist (Anekdoten)
9th » Jason Kearton, Australian footballer and coach
9th » Mark Lui, Hong Kong singer-songwriter and producer (Dry (group) called Dry)
31st » Kenneth D. Schisler, American lawyer and politician
Famous Deaths for July 1969
2nd » Michael DiBiase, American wrestler (b. 1923)
3rd » Brian Jones, English guitarist, songwriter, and producer (The Rolling Stones) (b. 1942)
4th » Henri Decoin, French director and screenwriter (b. 1890)
5th » Wilhelm Backhaus, German pianist and educator (b. 1884)
5th » Walter Gropius, German architect, designed the John F. Kennedy Federal Building and Werkbund Exhibition (1914) named Werkbund Exhibition (b. 1883)
5th » Tom Mboya, Kenyan politician, 1st Minister of Justice (Kenya) called Minister of Justice for Kenya (b. 1930)
5th » Leo McCarey, American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1898)
12th » Henry George Lamond, Australian farmer and author (b. 1885)
18th » Mary Jo Kopechne, American educator and secretary (b. 1940)